Download or read book El Dorado History of the Exploratory Expeditions to the Land of Gold in the 16th and 17th Centuries written by Ferdinand Adalbert Junker von Langegg and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Guide to the Manuscript Collections of the Bancroft Library Manuscripts relating chiefly to Mexico and Central America written by Bancroft Library and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1972-01-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book El Dorado written by Jacob Adrien Van Heuvel and published by . This book was released on 1844 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Golden Dream written by Robert Silverberg and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most persistent legends in the annals of New World exploration is that of the Land of Gold. This mythical site was located over vast areas of South America (and later, North America); the search for it drove some men mad with greed and, as often as not, to their untimely deaths. In this history of quest and adventure, Robert Silverberg traces the fate of Old World explorers lured westward by the myth of El Dorado. From the German conquistadores licensed by the Spanish king to operate out of Venezuela, to the journeys of Gonzalo Pizarro in the Amazon basin, and to the nearly miraculous voyage of Francisco Orellana to the mouth of the Amazon River, encountering the warlike women who gave the river its name, violence and bloodshed accompanied the determined adventurers. Sir Walter Raleigh and a host of other explorers spent small fortunes and many lives trying to locate Manoa, a city that was rumored to be El Dorado—City of Gold. Celebrated science fiction author Robert Silverberg recreates these legendary quests in The Golden Dream: Seekers of El Dorado.
Download or read book El Dorado the Search for the Fabled City of Gold written by Charles River Editors and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-03-03 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures. *Includes historic accounts about the myth of El Dorado. *Includes a bibliography and footnotes for further reading. Alongside the famous Lost City of Atlantis, perhaps no mythological city has captured the imaginations of people or been the source for exploration quite like El Dorado, the fabled city of gold that the Spanish believed was located somewhere in South America. The origins of the Spaniards' belief in the existence of the mythical city was based on their rumors surrounding the tribal chief of the Muisca in present-day Colombia; the Spanish heard that his initiation included covering himself with gold dust and diving into Lake Guatavita. Of course, if the chief could cover himself in gold, he must have access to a lot of it, and around this figure, the myth of El Dorado sprang up as the location of it. Naturally, the belief in the existence of El Dorado propelled it from being merely a city to an entire empire itself, and this spurred several journeys in the 16th century, including one by Francisco Pizarro's half-brother, Gonzalo, and another by Sir Walter Raleigh. Although none of these journeys actually discovered such a place, they resulted in plenty of lives lost and a lot of exploration of the heart of South America. Moreover, despite the fact none of the explorers actually found El Dorado, the rumors and journeys only cemented the belief that such a place existed, and El Dorado was actually located on maps made by several European nations for centuries. As folklorist Jim Griffith once put it, "El Dorado shifted geographical locations until finally it simply meant a source of untold riches somewhere in the Americas."In fact, it would not be until about the early 19th century that explorer Alexander von Humboldt disproved El Dorado's existence, at least in the spot it was assumed to be located for over 200 years. Although no El Dorado was ever found, the myth still fascinates people today, and it remains a pop culture fixture around the globe. El Dorado is also still used as a metaphor not only for places where people seek to get rich quick but even as a mentality and mindset, much like the notion of the American Dream. El Dorado: The Search for the Fabled City of Gold chronicles the origins behind the myth and the history of the actual journeys that sought to discover the city. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about El Dorado like never before, in no time at all.
Download or read book The Ord z and Dortal Expeditions in Search of Eldorado as Described on Sixteenth Century Maps with Two Maps written by Rodolfo R. Schuller and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Gilded Man El Dorado written by Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a thrilling journey with "The Gilded Man (El Dorado)" by Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier. Set in the 1890s, this classic tale revolves around the legendary city of El Dorado and its fabled treasures. Bandelier's narrative weaves history, adventure, and intrigue, capturing the allure of the mythical city and the relentless human quest for wealth and power.
Download or read book El Dorado Land of Gold written by Norma Gaffron and published by Greenhaven Press, Incorporated. This book was released on 1990 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the myth of the lost city of gold in northern South America, sought by Spanish explorers in the fifteenth century and by some modern treasure hunters.
Download or read book A Guide to the Manuscript Collections Manuscripts relating chiefly to Mexico and Central America written by Bancroft Library and published by Berkeley : Published for the Bancroft Library by the University of California Press. This book was released on 1963 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: V.1: Pacific and Western manuscripts (except California).
Download or read book The Gilded Man written by A. F. Bandelier and published by D. APPLETON AND COMPANY. This book was released on 1893 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Example in this ebook THE GILDED MAN. CHAPTER I. CUNDINAMARCA. While the early Spanish adventurers in America are justly charged with neglecting the true interests of colonization in their excessive greed for treasure, and thereby bringing harm to those parts of the Western Continent which they entered, it cannot be denied that their irrepressible seeking for the precious metals contributed directly to an earlier knowledge and a more rapid settlement of the country. The Spaniards’ thirst for gold led them into adventures which excite admiration and wonder as expressions of manly energy, while they offer the saddest pictures from the point of view of morals. In every age gold has presented one of the strongest means of enticing men from their homes to remote lands, and of promoting trade between distant regions and the settlement of previously uninhabited districts. We have received from the earliest antiquity the stories of the voyage of the Argonauts, of the expedition of Hercules after the golden apples of the Hesperides, and of the settlement of the Phœnicians in Spain, the gold of which they carried to the Syrian coast. For gold the Semitic navigators sailed from the Red Sea to Tarshish and Ophir. Portuguese seamen as early as the middle of the fifteenth century brought gold from the west coast of Africa; in order to find a sea-route to the gold-lands of India, Vasco da Gama sailed around the Cape of Good Hope; and in order to obtain a shorter route from Spain to India Christopher Columbus ventured out upon the Atlantic Ocean and there reached the new gold-land, America. On Thursday, October 11, 1492, Columbus landed upon Watling Island, or Guanahani, one of the Bahama group, and on Saturday, the 13th, he wrote: “Many of these people, all men, came from the shore, ... and I was anxious to learn whether they had gold. I saw also that some of them wore little pieces of gold in their perforated noses. I learned by signs that there was a king in the south, or south of the island, who owned many vessels filled with gold.” This was the first trace of gold which the Europeans found in America. Cuba, where the Admiral next landed, afforded him no gold, but he found the precious metal so abundant in Hispaniola (Santo Domingo, or Hayti) that he was able, after he returned, to write from Lisbon to his sovereigns, March 14, 1493: “To make a short story of the profits of this voyage, I promise, with such small helps as our invincible Majesties may afford me, to furnish them all the gold they need.” Hispaniola continued till the first decade of the sixteenth century to be the seat of gold production in the newly discovered western land. The consequences of this gold-seeking to the unhappy natives are well known, and need not be dwelt upon. The operations were continued on this island for only a very short time. As a result of the fearfully rapid disappearance of the aborigines, the supply of laborers began to fail, and the mines fell into disuse, although, according to Herrera, they furnished to the mother-country, Spain, down to the discovery of Mexico, five hundred thousand ducats in gold. To be continue in this ebook...
Download or read book A History of Science Technology and Philosophy in the 16 and 17th Centuries written by Abraham Wolf and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-04-18 with total page 671 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in 1935: This is the first attempt to give a full portrait if the mind of the 16th and 17th centuries. Detailed accounts are given of all that is important in the first two centuries of modern science and philosophy.
Download or read book The Ordaz and Dortal Expeditions in Search of Eldorado as Described on Sixteenth Century Maps written by Rodolf Schuller and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-13 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Ordaz and Dortal Expeditions in Search of Eldorado, as Described, on Sixteenth Century Maps: With Two Maps This legend, of course, refers, as will be shown later, to two chronologically distinct expeditions into the interior of the country. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Ordaz and Dortal Expeditions in Search of Eldorado written by Rodolfo R. Schuller and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Download or read book Lost City Lost Fortune The El Dorado Odyssey written by Daniel Triana and published by Daniel Triana. This book was released on 2024-04-06 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an enthralling journey through time with "Lost City, Lost Fortune: The El Dorado Odyssey", a captivating exploration of one of history's most mesmerizing tales. This book delves deep into the heart of El Dorado, unraveling the layers of history, myth, and legend that have cloaked this fabled city in mystery for centuries. From the earliest whispers among European explorers to the rich tapestry of indigenous folklore, each page is a step closer to understanding the allure that has driven men to obsession and entire expeditions to their doom. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, this book offers not just a historical account but an inspirational odyssey into the human spirit’s quest for discovery, wealth, and unattainable dreams. Whether you're a history buff or a lover of myths and legends, El Dorado will ignite your imagination with tales of opulence, conquests, mirages, and the eternal human yearning for worlds beyond our reach. Join us on this remarkable expedition to uncover the truth behind one of the greatest legends ever told.
Download or read book In Search of El Dorado written by Harry Collingwood and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-12 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Harry Collingwood's 'In Search of El Dorado' takes readers on a thrilling adventure as they journey alongside the characters in pursuit of the legendary city of gold. Collingwood's storytelling prowess shines as he crafts a tale of exploration, danger, and discovery. With vivid descriptions of exotic landscapes and heart-pounding escapades, the narrative immerses readers in the quest for the fabled El Dorado."
Download or read book The Creature in the Map written by Charles Nicholl and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1997-06-23 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IntroductionPart One: The Guiana Voyage1. Mapping El Dorado2. Ralegh's America3. A Gentleman of Spain4. Love and Exile5. Preparations6. The Crew7. Atlantic Crossing8. TrinidadPart Two: The Entrada9. The Gulf of Sadness10. The Delta11. Tivitivas12. The Medicine Man13. The Guiana Bend14. Dark Eyes15. Lords of the Borders16. Downtown OrinocoPart Three: The New Dorado17. Gold Rush18. Jimmy Angel19. Canaima20. Meeting Laime21. Welcome to El DoradoPart Four: The Return22. Downriver23. Home24. Ordinary Prizes25. Balsam of Guiana26. A Golden World27. On Red Cross River28. The Shut PalaceEpilogueAppendixes1. The Sparry Papers2. Ralegh's Chart3. The FleetNotesSourcesIndex Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Download or read book The Search for El Dorado written by John Hemming and published by Dutton Adult. This book was released on 1979 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles early expeditions to uncover the treasures of El Dorado and looks at the culture, sophisticated skills, and traditions of the Colombian Indians.
